
WHO Redefines ‘Through Air’ Disease Spread to Improve Global Responses
The WHO and 500 experts have agreed on a new definition of what it means for a disease to spread ‘through the air’, aiming to improve prevention strategies for future pandemics.
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The WHO and 500 experts have agreed on a new definition of what it means for a disease to spread ‘through the air’, aiming to improve prevention strategies for future pandemics.
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